Carter Products DEL14 Band Saw Guide Set For 14-Inch Delta Band Saw
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Product Details
Manufacturer: CarterModel: DEL14
Product features:
- Band saw guide set for use with 14-inch Delta band saws to help maintain blade alignment
- Blade friction is reduced to make a cooler blade and smoother cuts
- Rugged ball bearing design; lubricated and sealed for life
- Bearings adjust forward and backward and side-to-side
- Weighs 2.6 pounds shipped
Description of Carter Products DEL14 Band Saw Guide Set For 14-Inch Delta Band Saw
Be certain the position of your blade is precisely maintained with this band saw guide set from Carter. This guide has a rugged ball bearing design, yet it's compact enough to fit the saw without compromising cut height or table tilt -- and it's lubricated and sealed for life. The bearings adjust forward, backward and side-to-side for maximum flexibility in blade size; this model accommodates blade widths from 1/8 inch up to 1 inch. Blade friction is reduced from the rolling bearings that contact the side of the blade, for a cooler blade and smoother cuts. This guide is easy to install and includes all mounting hardware and instructions.Band saw guide set for use with 14-inch Delta band saws to help maintain blade alignmentBlade friction is reduced to make a cooler blade and smoother cutsRugged ball bearing design; lubricated and sealed for lifeBearings adjust forward and backward and side-to-sideWeighs 2.6 pounds shippedBe certain the position of your blade is precisely maintained with this band saw guide set from Carter. This guide has a rugged ball bearing design, yet it's compact enough to fit the saw without compromising cut height or table tilt -- and it's lubricated and sealed for life. The bearings adjust forward, backward and side-to-side for maximum flexibility in blade size; this model accommodates blade widths from 1/8 inch up to 1 inch. Blade friction is reduced from the rolling bearings that contact the side of the blade, for a cooler blade and smoother cuts. This guide is easy to install and includes all mounting hardware and instructions.
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Carter Products DEL14 Band Saw Guide Set For 14-Inch Delta Band Saw
Customer Review: The Kindest Cut
Summary: 5 Stars
I have a fairly recent 14" Delta bandsaw which has been pretty accurate through most of its life. Until, out of the blue, is snapped the upper wheel mount. Delta cheerfully replaced the part, but for some reason, the blade suddenly developed a tendency to yaw when resawing under full steam. I decided that, if I was going to go through all the adjustment hassle I might as well extend the height as well. To my surprise and delight, this worked, but the blade would intermittently wander, and then, just as suddenly start working perfectly again. Definitely time to tear my hair out.
I already had a set of cheap ball bearing guides in the saw, but since the problem had to be in the guide performance somewhere, I bit the bullet and sprang for the Carter's. These have an excellent reputation among woodworkers. So I figured that the risk was minimal. I normally have a 1/2" blade on the saw - while the Carters don't work well with 1/8" blades they do fine with everything else. For tight curves I prefer a real scroll saw, anyway.
Installation is basically a case of removing the entire upper and lower guide mechanisms from the saw. No small feat, but doable, The upper guides fit neatly on the round post (there is a different set available it you have the old hex posts). The lower disassembly is a bit more complicated as you are removing both the guide set and the adjusters. Putting the new bearing set in was something of a trip, since the bolts are definitely not easy to turn. By all means, get a hex driver set for your socket wrench, you will need them.
Adjustment is uncomplicated, although you have to do without the Delta's dial adjusters. But basically all you do is loosen the socket screws for the bearings and set them up correctly relative to the blade. You may have to adjust the upper wheel angle a bit as well, but in essence it is exactly what you did before (although you will now need two allen wrenches to change a blade). Once finished I ran some wood through and was suitably impressed. Properly set, the blade moves not at all, and the quality of the cut is excellent. Time after time.
The parts are very well made and machined - no compromises anywhere. Of course, when I figured it out I spent nearly as much to enhance my 14" band saw as it would have cost to by an 18" saw in the first place. But that's another issue entirely. If you are trying to improve what you have, this kit is the way to go. If you're shopping for a new saw than the standard advice is buy the very biggest you can - it's cheaper in the long run.
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